TL;DR
Federal court testimony obtained by WIRED identifies Jonathan Ross as a veteran ICE deportation officer and a member of the agency’s Special Response Team. Ross told the court he has served as a firearms trainer, led multi-agency tactical teams and described having “hundreds” of driver encounters during enforcement actions; multiple outlets have named him as the agent who shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis.
What happened
Sworn testimony from a December hearing in the federal district court in Minnesota, obtained by WIRED, describes the professional background of Jonathan Ross, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer identified by multiple news organizations as the agent who shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis. Ross is described in the testimony as a long-serving deportation officer in ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations division and a member of a Special Response Team, a tactical unit within the agency. In court he testified that his duties have included serving as a firearms trainer and leading teams that included personnel from other federal agencies such as the FBI. He also told the court he has encountered drivers “hundreds” of times during enforcement actions. The reporting centers on the connection between that testimony and Ross’s reported role in the Minneapolis shooting.
Why it matters
- The agent’s tactical role and firearms training are directly relevant to understanding the context of the shooting and any subsequent reviews.
- Multi-agency teams and leadership responsibilities could affect which offices review the incident and how evidence is shared.
- Public scrutiny of use-of-force incidents often focuses on an officer’s training and operational history.
- Court testimony provides contemporaneous, sworn detail that investigators and the public can use to assess official accounts.
Key facts
- The officer named in reporting is Jonathan Ross.
- Multiple news outlets have identified Ross as the agent who shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis.
- WIRED obtained sworn testimony Ross gave in December to the federal district court in Minnesota.
- Ross is a veteran deportation officer in ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) division.
- He serves on a Special Response Team, described as ICE’s version of a SWAT team.
- Ross testified that he has worked as a firearms trainer.
- He said he has led teams that included personnel drawn from other federal agencies, including the FBI.
- Ross told the court he has had “hundreds” of encounters with drivers during enforcement actions.
What to watch next
- The release of official investigative findings and whether they align with available video footage.
- Whether criminal charges will be filed — not confirmed in the source.
- Any internal ICE disciplinary reviews or administrative actions — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO): The ICE division responsible for identifying, apprehending and removing people who are in the United States unlawfully; handles deportation operations.
- Special Response Team: A tactical unit within ICE described in the source as the agency’s version of a SWAT team, used for high-risk operations.
- Firearms trainer: An individual who provides instruction and oversight on the safe and effective use of service weapons and related tactics.
- Federal district court: A trial-level court in the U.S. federal judiciary where civil and criminal matters are heard and where sworn testimony may be recorded.
Reader FAQ
Who is Jonathan Ross?
He is identified in reporting as an ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations officer and member of a Special Response Team; the source says he testified in federal court about his background.
What happened to Renee Good?
She was shot in Minneapolis; the source identifies her as a 37-year-old who was shot by the agent named in reporting.
Did Ross admit to the shooting in court?
Not confirmed in the source.
What did Ross say about his experience?
He testified that he has served as a firearms trainer, led multi-agency teams including the FBI, and had “hundreds” of encounters with drivers during enforcement actions.
Are there ongoing investigations or charges?
Not confirmed in the source.
MATT GILES TIM MARCHMAN SECURITY JAN 8, 2026 10:19 PM ICE Agent Who Reportedly Shot Renee Good Was a Firearms Trainer, Per Testimony Jonathan Ross told a federal court in…
Sources
- ICE Agent Who Reportedly Shot Renee Good Was a Firearms Trainer, Per Testimony
- ICE officer who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis has …
- Renee Good killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis
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